Vivienne Westwood: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Visionary
By (Author) Tom Rasmussen
Illustrated by Marta Spendowska
Smith Street Books
Smith Street Books
1st April 2025
3rd April 2025
Australia
General
Non Fiction
Hardback
160
Width 179mm, Height 247mm
Vivienne Westwood spent more than five decades breaking the rules and pushing the envelope of the fashion world. Renowned for her rebellious spirit and avant-garde designs, Westwood lived a life dedicated to a free artistic expression that continues to redefine fashion and inspire generations worldwide. She gifted us countless iconic moments and designs, from her days at the Kings Road SEX shop and wearing no knickers to receive her OBE from the Queen, to her trailblazing 90s runway collections and her tireless pursuit of social and climate justice.
Beginning with her working-class upbringing and traversing through the McLaren years, her contributions to early punk culture, her most iconic collections and her activism, amongst more, Vivienne Westwood is a new illustrated guide to a true one-of-a-kind.
Tom Rasmussen is a writer and musician from Lancaster, UK. Previously, they have written Diary of a Drag Queen and First Comes Love, and their book Lee Alexander McQueen will be released later this year. They have a monthly column in Vogue and contribute regularly to the Guardian, The Observer, The Independent, Dazed&Confused, and i-D. Last year they released their debut album Body Building. Marta Spendowska is a Polish American fine artist and illustrator. Marta works with a wide range of art collectors, consultants, brands, and interior designers such as Lancme, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Kotex, Better Homes & Gardens, and many more. Her art is featured in many hotels, residencies and private collections.